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"Yes, I know. I've done nothing but surpass expectations."
He's joking, but he sounds pleased about that. Glad that this is everything Jayce wanted and more. Viktor snuggles in closer, wanting to have as little space between them as possible, enjoying the feeling of Jayce's arm slung around his thin shoulders. It's almost enough for him to forget what brought them to this in the first place. The consult he just came from already seems so far away.
Viktor is vaguely aware that they can't spend all day in a hotel room, but with their hands laced together like this and their bodies so close, he doesn't want to move.
"You know enough." He accompanies that sentiment with a smirk. "If you haven't figured out most of it by now, I'm going to start to question your intelligence."
He's joking, but he sounds pleased about that. Glad that this is everything Jayce wanted and more. Viktor snuggles in closer, wanting to have as little space between them as possible, enjoying the feeling of Jayce's arm slung around his thin shoulders. It's almost enough for him to forget what brought them to this in the first place. The consult he just came from already seems so far away.
Viktor is vaguely aware that they can't spend all day in a hotel room, but with their hands laced together like this and their bodies so close, he doesn't want to move.
"You know enough." He accompanies that sentiment with a smirk. "If you haven't figured out most of it by now, I'm going to start to question your intelligence."
"And I'm the arrogant one."
Jayce laughs, also joking, since he's the one constantly complimenting. Viktor is curled up so close to him like he can't get close enough and Jayce is so into it, squeezing his arm around him.
"I love that you're a snuggler."
He had been surprised by how comfortable Viktor was with affection once they opened up this door, but it's one of the reasons he's surpassed expectations. In his defense, he's always been careful about how much he touches Viktor because he assumed his friend wouldn't want it. If he knew he would cuddle this much ... well, they probably would've ended up here sooner. It's nice to be in a relationship where the other person is as touchy-feely as he is when it comes to being together.
"We've been having sex for two months, I haven't figured out all of it."
Jayce touches the come on him to make certain it's dry enough for him to be able to turn onto his side without it sliding off him. He wants to keep it on him, but it's so he can tug Viktor right into his body, as close as can be. Jayce leans down to kiss him deeply, having missed out on his lips this round.
"You would ask me if you wanted something though?" he asks a little breathlessly when they part. It's only fair since he's telling Jayce the same.
Jayce laughs, also joking, since he's the one constantly complimenting. Viktor is curled up so close to him like he can't get close enough and Jayce is so into it, squeezing his arm around him.
"I love that you're a snuggler."
He had been surprised by how comfortable Viktor was with affection once they opened up this door, but it's one of the reasons he's surpassed expectations. In his defense, he's always been careful about how much he touches Viktor because he assumed his friend wouldn't want it. If he knew he would cuddle this much ... well, they probably would've ended up here sooner. It's nice to be in a relationship where the other person is as touchy-feely as he is when it comes to being together.
"We've been having sex for two months, I haven't figured out all of it."
Jayce touches the come on him to make certain it's dry enough for him to be able to turn onto his side without it sliding off him. He wants to keep it on him, but it's so he can tug Viktor right into his body, as close as can be. Jayce leans down to kiss him deeply, having missed out on his lips this round.
"You would ask me if you wanted something though?" he asks a little breathlessly when they part. It's only fair since he's telling Jayce the same.
"I'm perpetually cold. You're naturally warm."
It has nothing to do with the fact that until recently, Viktor has been fairly touch-starved, and relishes any contact between them. None at all. To tell Jayce as much would feed his ego unnecessarily, but he knows that Jayce didn't expect this from him, so he likes to indulge. Let him know just how comfortable he is, with this level of physical intimacy, even when they're done having sex.
He'll admit that it hasn't been that long--that there's plenty more about each other to discover, which still excites him. Viktor leans into the kiss and lets it linger, pressed close against Jayce.
"I would, yes." Viktor can be fairly demanding, if he puts his mind to it. "I might want you to boss me around, sometime."
It has nothing to do with the fact that until recently, Viktor has been fairly touch-starved, and relishes any contact between them. None at all. To tell Jayce as much would feed his ego unnecessarily, but he knows that Jayce didn't expect this from him, so he likes to indulge. Let him know just how comfortable he is, with this level of physical intimacy, even when they're done having sex.
He'll admit that it hasn't been that long--that there's plenty more about each other to discover, which still excites him. Viktor leans into the kiss and lets it linger, pressed close against Jayce.
"I would, yes." Viktor can be fairly demanding, if he puts his mind to it. "I might want you to boss me around, sometime."
"Take as much of my heat as you want, sweetheart."
Jayce chuckles and kisses him again. He wouldn't go so far as to guess touch-starved, but in a way Jayce has been himself. He's craved this type of intimacy possibly his whole life, despite his lack of specific experience. And Viktor is the person he touched the most before this, so to get fed all of it daily means he's greedy. He used to think he would have been perfectly happy if Viktor would let him kiss him sometimes and hug him outside of bed. He is so, so, so spoiled.
"You've said that before, just so I'm clear, you mean demanding rather than begging?" It is a distinct difference and he gets that. Because he would say he is pretty bossy in terms of begging Viktor to give him more, do what he needs, but that's different from telling him to do it. Jayce needs to clarify though, this isn't exactly his instinct.
Jayce chuckles and kisses him again. He wouldn't go so far as to guess touch-starved, but in a way Jayce has been himself. He's craved this type of intimacy possibly his whole life, despite his lack of specific experience. And Viktor is the person he touched the most before this, so to get fed all of it daily means he's greedy. He used to think he would have been perfectly happy if Viktor would let him kiss him sometimes and hug him outside of bed. He is so, so, so spoiled.
"You've said that before, just so I'm clear, you mean demanding rather than begging?" It is a distinct difference and he gets that. Because he would say he is pretty bossy in terms of begging Viktor to give him more, do what he needs, but that's different from telling him to do it. Jayce needs to clarify though, this isn't exactly his instinct.
Viktor doesn't answer, seemingly a little embarrassed by being found out, groaning and burying his face in Jayce's chest. He does not, however, manage to escape the next kiss, and scrunches up his face against it, pretending to be disgruntled. By now, he knows that Jayce sees right through how performative he can be, but part of him still has not chosen to accept it.
"I mean that I want you to be in charge, sometime." Sure, Jayce begs and asks for things but he defers to Viktor for most if not all of it. Viktor knows that's a function of his people-pleasing personality, but he's very curious to see what Jayce might do, if given complete control. "Do you think you'd like that?"
"I mean that I want you to be in charge, sometime." Sure, Jayce begs and asks for things but he defers to Viktor for most if not all of it. Viktor knows that's a function of his people-pleasing personality, but he's very curious to see what Jayce might do, if given complete control. "Do you think you'd like that?"
Jayce just laughs quietly since he did catch Viktor out, and he's being adorable and grumpy about it. He's not sure he gets why Viktor likes to act unaffected by it, probably because he's prideful, but he can't deny he finds it pretty charming when he flusters. And Jayce likes seducing him when he's being performative so he has to give in. It ends up in the same place no matter what, the two of them kissing and in the glowing aftermath of sex.
"I have no doubt that I would," Jayce grins, running his hand along Viktor's back. "I think you deserve to be bossed around." He lightly slaps Viktor's ass with that, being playful. It's difficult not to be bright and full of endorphins at the moment. He squeezes it after that. "It might be a learning curve, but I think I can manage." His instinct will still be to defer to Viktor, so he'll just have to keep countering that as they go, but he's confident in them both. And in the fact they burn up the sheets every time they're together.
"I've never wanted anyone like this. It's probably for the best. It would've been distracting for our work." Meaning if he ever did want someone this much that wasn't Viktor, it would've gotten in the way. The two of them have managed to find that sweet spot between making sure their work is being done and having private moments together. But that would've been harder to figure out in the past.
"I have no doubt that I would," Jayce grins, running his hand along Viktor's back. "I think you deserve to be bossed around." He lightly slaps Viktor's ass with that, being playful. It's difficult not to be bright and full of endorphins at the moment. He squeezes it after that. "It might be a learning curve, but I think I can manage." His instinct will still be to defer to Viktor, so he'll just have to keep countering that as they go, but he's confident in them both. And in the fact they burn up the sheets every time they're together.
"I've never wanted anyone like this. It's probably for the best. It would've been distracting for our work." Meaning if he ever did want someone this much that wasn't Viktor, it would've gotten in the way. The two of them have managed to find that sweet spot between making sure their work is being done and having private moments together. But that would've been harder to figure out in the past.
"See? Now you understand."
As much as it pained them both, a relationship while they were working on Hextech wouldn't have been a possibility. There was simply too much at risk. All the more reason why they need to cherish it now. Viktor smirks a little at the assertion that Jayce will be able to do as he requests--eventually. Not now, of course. Though being in bed together is nice, there's still a great deal to do and explore, while they have the opportunity.
"But as nice as this is, Jayce, I don't think we should spend all of our time here in bed."
He'll try and take the edge off that request by craning upward for another kiss--one last one before he sits up and slides off the mattress.
As much as it pained them both, a relationship while they were working on Hextech wouldn't have been a possibility. There was simply too much at risk. All the more reason why they need to cherish it now. Viktor smirks a little at the assertion that Jayce will be able to do as he requests--eventually. Not now, of course. Though being in bed together is nice, there's still a great deal to do and explore, while they have the opportunity.
"But as nice as this is, Jayce, I don't think we should spend all of our time here in bed."
He'll try and take the edge off that request by craning upward for another kiss--one last one before he sits up and slides off the mattress.
( By your friends; he says nothing, only flashes Jayce a tight, slightly strained smile. Freaked out is one word for it. Ciri flipped her entire freakin' shit at him on their way back to the portal after that. The fight with Geralt only lasted a few minutes before that, but it was long enough. The whole thing's a loaded subject he's not too keen on rehashing without a little prodding. )
Secret's safe with me.
( He'll leave that there, and take a short sympathy drink. )
Oh, come on, man. You know- ( He gestures at Jayce with his cup. ) You, rollin' into town like the cover of a romance novel, heroically saving the day with a crowbar and the power of love. It's ballad-worthy stuff.
Secret's safe with me.
( He'll leave that there, and take a short sympathy drink. )
Oh, come on, man. You know- ( He gestures at Jayce with his cup. ) You, rollin' into town like the cover of a romance novel, heroically saving the day with a crowbar and the power of love. It's ballad-worthy stuff.
Jayce returns the kiss with a pout but he does agree, sitting up. Although it's very obvious to him once he does that he's got dried come all over him and he does have to worry about his hair, less of a joke now that he has to go anywhere. He flirtatiously snags Viktor around the waist and pulls him back against his chest, kissing his neck.
"You've completely dirtied me up, the least you can do is help clean me."
He bites his neck playfully but then releases him, sliding past Viktor to get up himself. He really is an absolute mess at the moment, naked and marked, but Jayce loves that. He feels fantastic. All he wants to do is kiss Viktor, so that means of course that he has to get his shit together.
"Okay, no, if you go with me, I'm going to distract us again." He kisses the top of Viktor's hair instead, cupping his cheek. "Tell me you love me." Jayce rarely asks for that, but he is feeling loose and good.
"You've completely dirtied me up, the least you can do is help clean me."
He bites his neck playfully but then releases him, sliding past Viktor to get up himself. He really is an absolute mess at the moment, naked and marked, but Jayce loves that. He feels fantastic. All he wants to do is kiss Viktor, so that means of course that he has to get his shit together.
"Okay, no, if you go with me, I'm going to distract us again." He kisses the top of Viktor's hair instead, cupping his cheek. "Tell me you love me." Jayce rarely asks for that, but he is feeling loose and good.
"If you bring me a washcloth, I'll help."
Viktor needs to clean up, too, and despite Jayce's insistence that if they do it together, they'll get distracted, but he thinks he can keep them on task. For now, he sits on the edge of the bed, allowing Jayce use of the bathroom first, though of course they're further delayed by one last kiss. Then another. Jayce almost gets him with that hand around his waist, but he pushes a hand against his chest to remind him that they have places to be.
Still, they can't seem to break contact. Viktor yelps at the unexpected bite but then leans into the hand against his face in spite of himself. Ordinarily, he might reject such a request outright--Viktor is extremely purposeful with those words, but Jayce is so earnest and looks so soft that he can't resist, this time.
"I love you." Viktor does his best to sound sincere as possible, leaning in to kiss Jayce again. "Try to remember, this time."
Viktor needs to clean up, too, and despite Jayce's insistence that if they do it together, they'll get distracted, but he thinks he can keep them on task. For now, he sits on the edge of the bed, allowing Jayce use of the bathroom first, though of course they're further delayed by one last kiss. Then another. Jayce almost gets him with that hand around his waist, but he pushes a hand against his chest to remind him that they have places to be.
Still, they can't seem to break contact. Viktor yelps at the unexpected bite but then leans into the hand against his face in spite of himself. Ordinarily, he might reject such a request outright--Viktor is extremely purposeful with those words, but Jayce is so earnest and looks so soft that he can't resist, this time.
"I love you." Viktor does his best to sound sincere as possible, leaning in to kiss Jayce again. "Try to remember, this time."
"No, I need a shower, washcloth won't do it."
Aka it's in his hair and he needs to wash it or he'll obsess over it. The one thing Jayce will always allow himself some vanity about is his hair. He is definitely going to walk out of this inn room glowing from being stuffed full of love and compliments. It'll wear off in a few hours but for now he is just so happy.
Jayce always feels a surge of joy when he hears those words, even if he asked for them, and he returns the kiss sweet and lingering. "Thank you." He kisses Viktor's nose. "I will remember." It's not that he forgets, exactly, but it's complicated.
"You washcloth, me shower." That's what he means by them not doing it together, it will only go poorly and they have things to explore! "I'll be quick." He will be too, he just needs to wash his stupid hair.
Aka it's in his hair and he needs to wash it or he'll obsess over it. The one thing Jayce will always allow himself some vanity about is his hair. He is definitely going to walk out of this inn room glowing from being stuffed full of love and compliments. It'll wear off in a few hours but for now he is just so happy.
Jayce always feels a surge of joy when he hears those words, even if he asked for them, and he returns the kiss sweet and lingering. "Thank you." He kisses Viktor's nose. "I will remember." It's not that he forgets, exactly, but it's complicated.
"You washcloth, me shower." That's what he means by them not doing it together, it will only go poorly and they have things to explore! "I'll be quick." He will be too, he just needs to wash his stupid hair.
( Jayce looks at him wide-eyed with that and probably does what Dean doesn't expect and actually blushes, laughing with a touch of embarrassment. Yes, he's a giant blacksmith who gets flustered from compliments, don't mind him. This is not the first or last time someone will comment on his very Protagonist looks and behavior, but he's still not used to it. )
Uh, that's very flattering, but I'm pretty sure we were all out there saving lives. I assume Jaskier might get some inspiration for a song, but for the group.
( Jayce does not need to think about how much he would love a song to be written about him, because that ends up with him going to his egotistical place and he really tries to keep his head grounded! )
I'm trying to avoid personal notoriety here. ( He's failing. ) I was kind of a celebrity back home.
Uh, that's very flattering, but I'm pretty sure we were all out there saving lives. I assume Jaskier might get some inspiration for a song, but for the group.
( Jayce does not need to think about how much he would love a song to be written about him, because that ends up with him going to his egotistical place and he really tries to keep his head grounded! )
I'm trying to avoid personal notoriety here. ( He's failing. ) I was kind of a celebrity back home.
"Fair enough."
Viktor isn't going to stop him, even if the prospect of joining him is very tempting. He'll resist, for now, if only because he really does want to get back out to the marketplace. Since it's been decided that Jayce actually needs a shower, Viktor gives him a little shove towards the bathroom. Be quick about it, indeed.
"You do realize, however, that I'll need to come with you regardless."
That's where the water and towels are! He will, however, promise not to follow Jayce into the shower.
Viktor isn't going to stop him, even if the prospect of joining him is very tempting. He'll resist, for now, if only because he really does want to get back out to the marketplace. Since it's been decided that Jayce actually needs a shower, Viktor gives him a little shove towards the bathroom. Be quick about it, indeed.
"You do realize, however, that I'll need to come with you regardless."
That's where the water and towels are! He will, however, promise not to follow Jayce into the shower.
"I do, just be on your best behavior." Jayce says this very seriously but his eyes are amused because they are both aware that he is almost always the problem there. He gets frisky. He laughs at the shove and resists the urge to kiss Viktor again since there's always the risk he'll keep going.
They do need to actually do other things. And there's always tonight.
They do need to actually do other things. And there's always tonight.
𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕥. ℙ𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕪.
𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕡𝕦𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕦𝕤𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕖, 𝕥𝕠𝕠?
ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕀 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕙𝕚𝕞, 𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕙𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕟'𝕥 𝕤𝕝𝕖𝕡𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜𝕤.
𝕄𝕪 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕤'𝕝𝕝 𝕕𝕠 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖, 𝕀'𝕞 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕤 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕕𝕖, 𝕤𝕠 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕙𝕒𝕝𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕚𝕫𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕖𝕩𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕕. 𝕋𝕨𝕠 𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕥 𝕜𝕟𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖, 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜. 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕫𝕖𝕕 𝕕𝕒𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕒𝕤 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕒𝕤 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕕; 𝕚𝕗 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖, 𝕒 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕒𝕤 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕓𝕖, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕖𝕣.
𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕡𝕦𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕦𝕤𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕖, 𝕥𝕠𝕠?
ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕀 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕙𝕚𝕞, 𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕙𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕟'𝕥 𝕤𝕝𝕖𝕡𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜𝕤.
[ There's a little bit of studying the bar top in front of her. ]
𝕄𝕪 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕤'𝕝𝕝 𝕕𝕠 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖, 𝕀'𝕞 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕤 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕕𝕖, 𝕤𝕠 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕙𝕒𝕝𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕚𝕫𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕖𝕩𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕕. 𝕋𝕨𝕠 𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕥 𝕜𝕟𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖, 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜. 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕫𝕖𝕕 𝕕𝕒𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕒𝕤 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕒𝕤 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕕; 𝕚𝕗 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖, 𝕒 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕒𝕤 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕓𝕖, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕧𝕖𝕣.
( I was kind of a celebrity back home — well, color him surprised, except... you know, not that surprised. Definitely more like a three out of ten on the surprise scale.
Maybe it's the jawline. )
No kidding? Let me guess- ( Followed by a comedic narrowing of his eyes as he oh-so-seriously assesses the guy in front of him, like he's performing some kind of Celebrity Divination. ) Front page model for Blacksmith Weekly Magazine.
( Which would probably sound a little like lighthearted flirting, if Jayce were a chick. Not that he even remotely realizes it or acknowledges it in any way. Because he isn't, and it's not. )
Maybe it's the jawline. )
No kidding? Let me guess- ( Followed by a comedic narrowing of his eyes as he oh-so-seriously assesses the guy in front of him, like he's performing some kind of Celebrity Divination. ) Front page model for Blacksmith Weekly Magazine.
( Which would probably sound a little like lighthearted flirting, if Jayce were a chick. Not that he even remotely realizes it or acknowledges it in any way. Because he isn't, and it's not. )
Luckily I have a lot of stamina. And yeah, I've managed to get Viktor to take breaks when I do. Also, we're a couple but we're not married yet.
[ That's right, he said yet. ]
Oh I make switchblades and collapsible knives, blades, tools, etc. I can do that, I'll see what silver we have currently, my guess is plenty. Lee, the blacksmith I partner with, has been making more steel based weapons.
[ That's right, he said yet. ]
Oh I make switchblades and collapsible knives, blades, tools, etc. I can do that, I'll see what silver we have currently, my guess is plenty. Lee, the blacksmith I partner with, has been making more steel based weapons.
( Jayce is oblivious to flirting, most of the time people have to be very direct for him to get it. Mel had to kiss him, he missed all her cues, and Viktor had to pretty much outright tell him. He thinks Dean might be flirting but assumes it is playful, it's not as if it's a secret he and Viktor are together. Still the flattery is hard not to take in because Jayce is very susceptible to it, so he remains flustered. )
No, well, yes, there is merchandise with my face on it ( Jayce winces, it is so embarrassing when said out loud. ) I should probably take it from the top.
( It's not as if he spills his life story to everyone he meets, so that's the way to go about it.)
I'm actually a scientist, not a blacksmith, my family business is creating tools and smithing, so I already had those skills from growing up in a forge. I had this theory that magic could power technology, that they could be used together. I was doing highly illegal experimentation to prove it and I got arrested, Viktor actually arrested me on behalf of our mentor.
( It is a great story and he always finds it funny to tell.)
But Viktor helped me prove it was real. Once they saw it in action, they funded the project and we spent the last seven years creating new technology for our city. We created these incredible machines called the Hexgates, they can teleport anything across the world in a single instant. It changed all the trade routes and economy.
( Jayce speaks animated because Hextech he is always proud of. )
Early on when we were trying to sell people on it, it was decided I was the person who should be the face of the company and then it snowballed from there once the Hexgates were completed.
No, well, yes, there is merchandise with my face on it ( Jayce winces, it is so embarrassing when said out loud. ) I should probably take it from the top.
( It's not as if he spills his life story to everyone he meets, so that's the way to go about it.)
I'm actually a scientist, not a blacksmith, my family business is creating tools and smithing, so I already had those skills from growing up in a forge. I had this theory that magic could power technology, that they could be used together. I was doing highly illegal experimentation to prove it and I got arrested, Viktor actually arrested me on behalf of our mentor.
( It is a great story and he always finds it funny to tell.)
But Viktor helped me prove it was real. Once they saw it in action, they funded the project and we spent the last seven years creating new technology for our city. We created these incredible machines called the Hexgates, they can teleport anything across the world in a single instant. It changed all the trade routes and economy.
( Jayce speaks animated because Hextech he is always proud of. )
Early on when we were trying to sell people on it, it was decided I was the person who should be the face of the company and then it snowballed from there once the Hexgates were completed.
Edited 2022-10-15 03:30 (UTC)
𝕄𝕙𝕞. 𝕀'𝕞 𝕘𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕤𝕒𝕚𝕕 𝕪𝕖𝕥.
𝕐𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕒𝕝𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕜𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕚𝕥.
𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕦𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕤. 𝕀 𝕜𝕟𝕖𝕨 𝕚𝕥 𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥.
𝕐𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕒𝕝𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪 𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕜𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕚𝕥.
𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕦𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕤. 𝕀 𝕜𝕟𝕖𝕨 𝕚𝕥 𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥.
We're already committed for life, he's just not as into labels and formalities as I am. I'll win him over some day.
[ So convincing him will be the next step after curing him. ]
No problem, stop by in a few days, we can go over the details then.
[ So convincing him will be the next step after curing him. ]
No problem, stop by in a few days, we can go over the details then.
𝕐𝕠𝕦'𝕧𝕖 𝕘𝕠𝕥 𝕞𝕪 𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕡 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕥.
𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕀'𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕗𝕖𝕨.
𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕀'𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕗𝕖𝕨.
[ Some days later Geralt will arrive at Jayce and Viktor's workshop with a slip of parchment that outlines what he wants with the details tidily organized. Whether anyone is at the workshop or sees him is of no importance; Geralt delivers it with minimal to no conversation, then disappears. He trusts Jayce's work, so he sees little reason to have a discussion.
There are two separate requests: one for a second sword, using the unique ore that's been gifted from Nocwich, enchanted to be more durable than the metal is on its own. It will function as his silver sword once did—meant for use against magic and magical creatures as needed, not to cross with another weapon. Length of the blade, the material of the grip, and the angle of the crossguard are all notated.
The other is a dagger for Jaskier, enchanted for protection with a rechargeable shield of a sort while the dagger is held. He's specified an 8 inch blade, and he'll pay the cost to have it forged with meteorite steel. Design's left to Jayce's discretion.
Beneath the commission details is a brief note signed with his initial: ]
There are two separate requests: one for a second sword, using the unique ore that's been gifted from Nocwich, enchanted to be more durable than the metal is on its own. It will function as his silver sword once did—meant for use against magic and magical creatures as needed, not to cross with another weapon. Length of the blade, the material of the grip, and the angle of the crossguard are all notated.
The other is a dagger for Jaskier, enchanted for protection with a rechargeable shield of a sort while the dagger is held. He's specified an 8 inch blade, and he'll pay the cost to have it forged with meteorite steel. Design's left to Jayce's discretion.
Beneath the commission details is a brief note signed with his initial: ]
Name your price.[ Jayce can ask that they talk in person. He'll come if so. Elsewise, Geralt's nature is to avoid unnecessary interactions. ]
Tell me if you have adjustments
or suggestions.
Edited 2022-11-08 19:26 (UTC)
Next Monday, Jayce had said, and the week passes by like a flash. Between trying to manage some of the unrest caused by the sheer number of Libertas refugees that have entered the city and the odd jobs Steve's continued to pick up to make sure that he can afford rent, there's plenty to do. He's more than ready to set aside some time in order to test out some shield strengthening options with Viktor and Jayce, though.
He's quite familiar with Rio Enterprises and where it's located by now. He doesn't visit all that often, but given that Tony is there most days, he's swung by here and there. It's fairly early in the morning, just following his run, when Steve shows up — meaning there's a high probability that Tony is still fast asleep.
This is probably for the best. He might get weird about all the shield stuff, otherwise.
As Steve enters the workshop he isn't surprised to find that Jayce is there, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. There's no immediate sign of Viktor, but that doesn't mean he isn't just tucked away somewhere in hopes of avoiding customers. He seems like the type.
"Morning," Steve greets Jayce with a nod as he steps over. He has the shield Jayce made with him as well, strapped to his arm, though it looks a little bit worse for the wear. Unsurprising, given the stress he put it under last month. It probably wasn't supposed to be exposed to quite that much heat, for one thing...
He's quite familiar with Rio Enterprises and where it's located by now. He doesn't visit all that often, but given that Tony is there most days, he's swung by here and there. It's fairly early in the morning, just following his run, when Steve shows up — meaning there's a high probability that Tony is still fast asleep.
This is probably for the best. He might get weird about all the shield stuff, otherwise.
As Steve enters the workshop he isn't surprised to find that Jayce is there, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. There's no immediate sign of Viktor, but that doesn't mean he isn't just tucked away somewhere in hopes of avoiding customers. He seems like the type.
"Morning," Steve greets Jayce with a nod as he steps over. He has the shield Jayce made with him as well, strapped to his arm, though it looks a little bit worse for the wear. Unsurprising, given the stress he put it under last month. It probably wasn't supposed to be exposed to quite that much heat, for one thing...
Jayce spent the rest of the week after the request for help actually going to Libertas and directly assisting with the reconstruction conversations, although they're very early and he is just a helper at this point. It is a difficult tightrope for the two of them to walk, helping as much as they can within boundaries that don't make them stand out too much. They could probably create things that will make it go faster, but at what cost? Either way, it's easy to stay busy around here, and the rest of his time is spent on finishing projects and then focusing on the new metal.
Typical blacksmith mentality that Jayce is absolutely fascinated by the Luna metal. He hopes some day if they ever get to go to Luna that he can learn more about where they get it. He will probably end up nerding out over that, some day. He and Lee have had multiple conversations about it, so at least he has a fellow blacksmith to gush at. From there it was coming up with ideas on how to use it.
After seeing Sam's shield for the first time, Jayce was obviously low key obsessed with it. The metal is not something he has ever seen replicated and so he did his absolute best to give Steve something strong and capable. Jayce always puts his heart and soul into what he makes, including the 250th knife asked of him. But still. This is new. Maybe not ever vibranium, but it's something.
He glances up when Steve enters and his smile is immediate and genuine. He is very energetic and one of those obnoxious morning people, he likes keeping busy. He did a different type of working out at dawn, in the forge, so he is a little dressed down without his usual tie and vest for once.
"Morning!" The shield hasn't just been finished, he's been working on multiple projects, but it is the one he's been experimenting on the most. "V, Steve's here." He says toward the back room where yes, Viktor is hiding away.
"Do you need me to clean up the shield? I actually made you something that might be helpful if the two shield thing works out, a double back harness, although you can use it for that one if you like it." Jayce has a tendency to just make things when they come to him.
Typical blacksmith mentality that Jayce is absolutely fascinated by the Luna metal. He hopes some day if they ever get to go to Luna that he can learn more about where they get it. He will probably end up nerding out over that, some day. He and Lee have had multiple conversations about it, so at least he has a fellow blacksmith to gush at. From there it was coming up with ideas on how to use it.
After seeing Sam's shield for the first time, Jayce was obviously low key obsessed with it. The metal is not something he has ever seen replicated and so he did his absolute best to give Steve something strong and capable. Jayce always puts his heart and soul into what he makes, including the 250th knife asked of him. But still. This is new. Maybe not ever vibranium, but it's something.
He glances up when Steve enters and his smile is immediate and genuine. He is very energetic and one of those obnoxious morning people, he likes keeping busy. He did a different type of working out at dawn, in the forge, so he is a little dressed down without his usual tie and vest for once.
"Morning!" The shield hasn't just been finished, he's been working on multiple projects, but it is the one he's been experimenting on the most. "V, Steve's here." He says toward the back room where yes, Viktor is hiding away.
"Do you need me to clean up the shield? I actually made you something that might be helpful if the two shield thing works out, a double back harness, although you can use it for that one if you like it." Jayce has a tendency to just make things when they come to him.
Edited 2022-11-28 21:34 (UTC)
He sure is hiding! Viktor is somewhere in the back, hidden behind stacks of books and unfinished projects, only sticking his head out once he’s addressed directly. Even then, he doesn’t stand, peeking over the stack as if to make sure that it is, in fact, Steve, before he goes any further. Only after he confirms the visitor does he emerge, looking generally rumpled but otherwise ready to get to work.
“Thank you for coming in,” he says, like he and Jayce aren’t about to give Steve a bunch of new fun toys. “You’ll have to forgive Jayce. He’s getting ahead of himself.”
One thing at a time!
“What would you like to start with?”
“Thank you for coming in,” he says, like he and Jayce aren’t about to give Steve a bunch of new fun toys. “You’ll have to forgive Jayce. He’s getting ahead of himself.”
One thing at a time!
“What would you like to start with?”
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